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<h1>Automatic addition</h1>
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This feature lets you program the addition of transaction automatically to their due date or in advance.
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	<li><a href="#create">Create automatic transactions</a></li>
	<li><a href="#occurs">When the automatic addition occurs ?</a></li>
	<li><a href="#advance">Control the add in advance</a></li>
	<li><a href="#upcoming">List of upcoming automatic transactions</a></li>
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<h2><A NAME="manage"></A>:: Create automatic transactions</h2>
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The management can be done in the <A HREF="04arch.html">archive dialog</A> (more about archive <A HREF="02concepts.html">here</A>).
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<P>To create an automated transaction:
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	<LI> select an existing archive (or create a new one)
	<LI> check the 'Activate' check-box in the 'Automated' frame
	<LI> adjust the needed parameters:
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		<LI> frequency: every x day, week, month, year
		<LI> next occurrence date
		<LI> optional limitation to X occurrence

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<h2><A NAME="occurs"></A>:: When automatic transactions occurs ?</h2>
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	<LI>Everytime you open your HomeBank file
	<LI>You can trigger it manually from the Main window menu
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<h2><A NAME="advance"></A>:: Control the add in advance</h2>
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By default, the transaction will be automatically added to accounts at their due date.
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You can change this behavior and configure HomeBank for the transaction that be added a few days before their due date.
This way you will know the future balance in advance for your accounts.
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<p>From the main window:</p>
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	<li>Select the file menu</li>
	<li>Select the properties submenu</li>
	<li>Adjust the 'Insert' xx 'days into the future</li>
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<h2><A NAME="upcoming"></A>:: List of upcoming automatic transactions</h2>
<P>The <A HREF="03main.html">main window</A> display a list of
'Upcoming automated transactions'.<BR>This list displays every
scheduled (automated) transaction and their state, especially:
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	<LI> next occurrence date

	<LI> remaining days

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<P>This remaining day count is negative if the transaction insertion
is overdue.
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